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Mr. Hartles no descubrió América pero pisó tierra firme en un comentario
The commentary of an English referee helps illuminate what is an Argentinean style of play and its opposite, the English
¿Será verdad que se proyecta aumentar de nuevo el precio de las entradas?
Popular sports magazines like Campeón offer an insight into the concerns of fans, such as ticket prices
¿Renuncia el C.Directivo o suspenden el torneo?
Article presents the grievances and concerns of club officials, AFA, and the players
Los referees ingleses regresarán a su patria a fines de la temporada
The English referees cite excessive fandom, filled with hateful insults, as the main reason why they are returning to England. They could not understand how well-dressed men in the more affordable seats, could hurl such insults. The magazine lauds…
El público ya empieza a silbar...
Sensing a strike is looming, fans begin to whistle in support of players. The soccer players crossed their legs and refused to play the first minute of the match as a symbol of protest in their labor dispute.
A tiros terminó un partido oficial jugado en Bahía Blanca
Fan takes out revolver and shoots at a soccer match in the province of Bahía Blanca
Various articles on the 1948 players' strike
Expansive coverage of the players' strike, including opinions from club officials
Various articles on the 1948 players' strike
Continuing coverage of the players' strike with more of a focus on fans
Hay que hacer canchas para fomentar la práctica del más popular deporte
The inaugural Evita Youth Soccer Tournament is successful and Perón wants to see an expansion of citizens practicing sports
Various articles on the 1948 players' strike
17 years of ineptitude in the professionalization of soccer led to the problems, while rumors circulate of an accord.
Various articles on the 1948 players' strike
Minimum salary, percentage of gate receipts, and overall financial balance are key to ending the strike
Merced al decidido apoyo del Gral. Perón concurrió a los Juegos Olímpicos un equipo digno de la Argentina
The article lauds the 15th (out of 40) place in the overall medal count and how these athletes honored the support of the President. A sidebar mentions "National Physical Education Day".
Various articles on the Peronist state and sports
The articles paint a positive picture of the contributions of the Peronist state to soccer, youth, physical education, and sports in general.
Hay que adoptar medidas prácticas para que el campeonato de fútbol pueda terminar en época propicia
Campeón did not publish the previous week, when Perón was overthrown. Upon its republication, the magazine calls for a normalcy in soccer during "los sucesos que son de pública notoriedad" and how the year was marked by "acontecimientos…
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The ad notes that before Perón raw materials were exported overseas and produced into finished products like cooking oil. Now, Argentina keeps its own raw materials and exports the finished product due to investments in national industry.
Con una gran paliza le pagaron los hinchas su consequencia con el club
The players, who were owed some money by the club due to their success earlier in the year, protested by refusing to play. Instead, they sat in the stands and observed reserve players on the field. Fans, upset at the presence of the star players in…